Carrie Honaker, food writer, owns an embarrassing number of kitchen utensils. Her collection includes four of the tools listed below. As an avid home cook and restaurateur, she knows the importance of the right tool for the job. Her articles appear in numerous publications. Read on to find out which tools she cannot live without. After all, she spends a lot of time in the kitchen. You can find her work on The Guardian, the Financial Times, and the New York Times.
Tivoli radio
You’ll find it hard to imagine how you ever lived without a Tivoli radio, but this radio is the perfect addition to your kitchen. It has all of the features you’d expect from a modern radio, including a fully digital interface and analog controls. It has excellent sound, and can be adjusted to give you lower or higher bass to suit your taste. It even has Bluetooth access so you can connect it to other devices.
Orblue’s dough whisks
The Orblue dough whisk is made of superior stainless steel and features a sturdy oak handle. Its wire loop design allows it to easily glide through thick batters. It is dishwasher safe and rust-resistant, and its ergonomic design reduces hand strain. A dough whisk will last for many years when properly cared for, and is a great addition to any kitchen. The product comes with two extra-long handles.
Chefman’s six-in-one vegetable slicer
The six-in-one vegetable slicer comes with a spiralizer and an immersion blender. Powered by a 300-watt motor, this multitool allows you to create a variety of different foods, from bread and crackers to vegetables. The cETL-approved design also features advanced safety technology. Whether you’re a newcomer to kitchen gadgets or a seasoned veteran, this slicer is a must have for your kitchen.
Escali Primo food scale
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, highly accurate food scale, consider the Escali Primo digital scale. It is also compact, taking up minimal countertop space. The first step in purchasing a food scale is determining how much you’re going to use it for. Registered dietitian Elise Thompson, from TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, suggests that you buy a scale that measures single portions, family-size servings, or industrial-size portions.
KitchenAid’s blender
The 64-ounce container will make smoothies for the entire family, while the separate “dry grain” container will grind whole grains to create flour. Regardless of your preferred cooking style, you’ll find that a blender is a must-have kitchen gadget. If you’re on a budget, a KitchenAid hand blender will save you money on counter space while doing all the same tasks.
Joseph Joseph rolling pin
The Adjustable Rolling Pin is a kitchen essential. It comes with four different sized discs for dough and the adjustable feature lets you roll the dough to the exact thickness you need. This gadget is ideal for baking, as it helps you create the perfect thickness of the dough. You can use the four discs separately or all at once. In order to adjust the settings, simply unscrew the green screw on each disc.